Suppose a Basket of Goods and Services Has Been Selected

question 48

Multiple Choice

Suppose a basket of goods and services has been selected to calculate the CPI and 2002 has been chosen as the base year. In 2002, the basket's cost was $75.00; in 2004, the basket's cost was $79.50; and in 2006, the basket's cost was $85.86. The value of the CPI was

• A)100 in 2002.
• B)106 in 2004.
• C)114.48 in 2006.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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